Thanks in part to the generosity of Dale Melville’s donor-advised fund at CVCF, Fresno now has a transitional housing center for young adults: Valley Teen Ranch’s Sierra Crossing. The facility provides a safe and supportive environment for young people as they take their next steps toward independence and stability.   “It’s an honor to contribute to Valley Teen Ranch to provide housing for young adults to be able to put their best feet forward and succeed in the world despit

Desa Belyea’s upbringing inspired her to become a philanthropic funder. Growing up during the Great Depression, she witnessed the immense poverty experienced by others and learned that advocating for vulnerable populations was crucial. She recalled her father sharing that unhoused, starving individuals, commuting via trains, longed for things as simple as baloney sandwiches. “My family had limited means, but these unsheltered men had lost their jobs and homes and were in dire

Donor fund contributes to local FFAs and local colleges. Chances are you have seen the forest green, California-state outlined “My Job Depends on Ag” decal on cars while driving throughout the Central Valley. The stickers represent more than identifying those who work in the agriculture sector, though. My Job Depends on Ag is a grassroots movement founded by Steve Malanca and Erik Wilson to raise awareness of how everyone is dependent on agriculture for sustenance and to emp

For philanthropist Amy Arambula, charitable giving has woven itself into the fabric of her life – it's as natural and instinctive as breathing. Donating to philanthropic causes is a joint venture for Amy and husband of 50 years, former California State Assemblyman Juan Arambula. The couple feels that because of the many blessings they have received throughout their lives, they have a tremendous calling to invest in their community. “My husband frequently talked to students